Joe Biden announces executive actions to address gun violence

1 day, 3 million U.S. fliers: Holiday record is broken, with more jam-packed travel ahead November 28, 2023

The number of travelers passing through TSA security lines Sunday surpassed the highest travel numbers recorded, even those seen before the pandemic.

Anthony De Leon

Killer whale punts a sea lion 20 feet in the air to show calf how it's done November 27, 2023

Based on the whales' behavior, an expert said it appeared the orcas were training a new calf in the pod how to hunt with its mother, grandmother and aunt.

Ashley Ahn

Woman clutching purse snatched by fleeing thieves is dragged from Costco parking lot November 27, 2023

A woman was recovering in a hospital Monday after being seriously injured when she was dragged 50 yards from a Costco parking lot into a nearby street during an attempted purse theft in the City of Industry, authorities said.

Andrew J. Campa

Century-old stone Catholic mission is vandalized, ransacked in Irwindale November 27, 2023

Police said a man shattered a stained glass window at the historic Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission in Irwindale and ransacked the small stone chapel.

Salvador Hernandez

Man pursued by police dies after jumping from Riverside freeway interchange November 27, 2023

A man who led authorities on a short pursuit died Sunday night after jumping from a freeway interchange in Riverside, police said.

Nathan Solis

USC and graduate students union reach tentative pact with big pay boosts, bias protections November 27, 2023

USC and unionized graduate student workers agree to a tentative contract with big pay boosts and anti-harassment protections, averting a strike.

Teresa Watanabe

Magnitude 3.5 quake reported outside Bakersfield November 27, 2023

A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was reported early Monday about 22 miles from Bakersfield, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Quakebot

Opinion: Who gets to live in L.A? A bold plan to create affordable housing has a serious flaw November 27, 2023

The city might make permanent a directive from Mayor Bass that streamlines development. But in its current form, the policy threatens to make low-income Angelenos homeless.

Maria Patiño Gutierrez

New tool to reduce homeless camps: L.A. County leases apartment building for former RV dwellers November 27, 2023

Twenty former RV dwellers moved into a new apartment building as the first cohort in a program to lease buildings for people being moved from street encampments.

Doug Smith

UCLA has a new disability studies major — the first of its kind at any public university in California November 27, 2023

The state's universities, despite being leaders in the field, have struggled to institutionalize disability scholarship and to hire disabled faculty to teach it.

Sonja Sharp

Column: There's too much hatred in politics. Arnold Schwarzenegger shows the value of an upbeat attitude November 27, 2023

Schwarzenegger's value to the political world was revealed again recently when he celebrated the 20th anniversary of becoming California governor, writes columnist George Skelton.

George Skelton

San Francisco Bay Area's COVID death rate was among the lowest in the nation. Here's why November 27, 2023

The San Francisco Bay Area fared better during the COVID-19 pandemic than many other populated areas thanks in part to early stay-at-home orders, mask mandates and high uptake of vaccines, experts suggest.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Luke Money, Sean Greene

What's the fate of California's pandemic preparedness ballot measure backed by Sam Bankman-Fried? November 27, 2023

The convicted cryptocurrency executive was a major backer of a ballot measure to tax the wealthy to pay for pandemic preparedness. Since his arrest, contributions have dried up.

Laura J. Nelson

Righteous mother or right-wing zealot? The soccer mom leading California's parental rights movement November 27, 2023

As board president of Chino Valley Unified, Sonja Shaw has catapulted from soccer mom to the face of California's parental rights movement. She'd say it's part of God's plan.

Priscella Vega

Citibank employees called them 'Armenian bad guys' and canceled their accounts. Now they're suing November 27, 2023

A class-action lawsuit seeks to punish Citibank for arbitrarily denying the applications and closing the accounts of people with Armenian-sounding last names under the aegis of fraud prevention.

Laurence Darmiento

'It's a Small World' streaker is arrested at Disneyland November 27, 2023

A 26-year-old man was arrested Sunday after removing his clothes and wandering inside "It's a Small World," according to police and social media.

Daniel Miller

Antelope Valley faces hard freeze overnight; rain forecast for L.A. this week November 26, 2023

Temperatures in the Antelope Valley expected to plunge below freezing Sunday night into Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

Emily Alpert Reyes

5-year-old dies after she and a man are swept out to sea at Half Moon Bay. 'Sneaker waves' cited November 26, 2023

A 5-year-old girl died at a hospital and a Coast Guard search was called off for a man after the pair were swept into the ocean off Martin's Beach.

Emily Alpert Reyes, Daniel Miller

California prisoners could get higher wages under new plan — but still less than $1 an hour November 26, 2023

California prison officials have proposed doubling wages for incarcerated workers, from a minimum of 8 cents an hour to a minimum of 16 cents an hour.

Anabel Sosa

A woman was jailed for shoplifting. Weeks later, her mother got back a decaying corpse November 26, 2023

A Fresno woman was arrested for allegedly shoplifting. She died in a Los Angeles jail. When her mother finally got the body back, it was unrecognizable.

Keri Blakinger

US President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Attorney General Merrick Garland deliver remarks on gun violence prevention.

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Rashmika Mandanna: India actress urges women to speak up on deepfake videos November 28, 2023

Rashmika Mandanna made the remark weeks after her deepfake video went viral.

Niger coup leaders repeal law against migrant smuggling November 28, 2023

The legislation allowed police to take action against smugglers taking migrants to Europe.

Samuel Paty: Six French teenagers on trial over teacher's murder November 28, 2023

The suspects are accused of inciting the murder and pointing out the teacher to the killer.

'Granny, I've been shot,' said Palestinian student targeted in Vermont November 28, 2023

With a bullet lodged in his spine, Hisham Awartani phoned his British-born grandmother after Saturday's shooting.

Israel Gaza: 33 Palestinians released on fourth day of truce November 28, 2023

It brings the total number of Palestinians released since the first swap on Friday to 150.

Israel Gaza: Three-year-old-twins among hostages released by Hamas November 28, 2023

Ema and Yuly Cunio were let go with their mother on the fourth day of a truce between Israel and Hamas.

Toxic gas putting millions at risk in Middle East, BBC finds November 28, 2023

The UAE, hosts of the COP28 climate summit, are breaking their own ban on gas flaring, the BBC finds.

Rustin: Obama-backed film gets Oscar buzz for Colman Domingo November 28, 2023

Actor Colman Domingo plays Bayard Rustin, who was a key figure in the civil rights movement.

Sierra Leone prison break: What may have sparked the violence November 28, 2023

There are concerns there could have been a coup attempt in a region plagued by military takeovers.

Vaping: Australia to ban disposable vape imports from January November 28, 2023

The move is part of a crackdown aimed at protecting children from becoming addicted to nicotine.

When sea levels rise, so does your rent November 28, 2023

Residents of an area of high ground in Miami say developers are pricing them out of their homes.

The T-shirt chewing enzyme ready to tackle plastic waste November 28, 2023

A French start-up is ready to use an enzyme which can break down plastic on an industrial scale.

Chinese Super League: From bidding for Bale to selling the team bus November 28, 2023

Once it was China, not Saudi Arabia, on a multi-million pound recruitment drive to buy in the world's best football talent. In just a few years though, the Chinese Super League's big-money plans have imploded.

Elon Musk visits Israel after antisemitism row November 27, 2023

The X boss, recently accused of antisemitism, discussed tackling hate with Israel's president.

Imran Khan's former adviser suffers acid attack in UK November 27, 2023

Mirza Shahzad Akbar said the chemical missed his eyes but caused injuries on his body.

Ancient Ukraine treasures returned after court battle November 27, 2023

Golden helmets and precious gems are sent to Kyiv after a 10-year row with Russia over their ownership.

Slovenia Covid: Thousands to get lockdown fine refunds November 27, 2023

One man fined €400 (£350) for eating a burek pasty outdoors in 2020 will get his money back.

Gaza families live in tents with no winter clothing November 27, 2023

The BBC's Adnan Elbursh says he's seen many return to destroyed homes to search for clothing and blankets.

How Hamas built a force to attack Israel on 7 October November 27, 2023

BBC Arabic and BBC Verify have pieced together how armed groups came together to train for the assault.

Ninety-eight Christmas trees and a gingerbread White House November 27, 2023

Jill Biden unveils this year's White House holiday decorations, designed to evoke wonder and joy.

Joe Biden announces executive actions to address gun violence

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